| When rafting through a river's rapids there is sure to | | | | Class 3: On this level trip you will experience rough |
| be a reaction from the participants involved. Some | | | | Whitewater rapids, but with some basic skill, no |
| people are terrified of the turbulent flows while | | | | threat to danger is present. The waves will be |
| others embrace the rushing water with energy and | | | | intense and when going through these, larger drops |
| excitement. One thing is for sure, these rides provide | | | | will occur. Skill Level: Experience or athleticism |
| a rush. Now don't get me wrong, beginner level rides | | | | necessary for paddling |
| aren't so scary and for most the ride are quite | | | | Class 4: Class 4 trips require some experience since |
| relaxing. | | | | one will encounter large waves with drops, longer |
| When planning a white water rafting adventure it is | | | | rapid runs and rocks to maneuver around. Skill Level: |
| important to know what kind of ride you are looking | | | | Rafting experience needed. |
| for and feel comfortable with. The best way to | | | | Class 5: Class 5 trips are for the experience rafter |
| determine this is through the class in which the ride | | | | since danger may be present. You will see a lot of |
| was ranked. Most white water rafting companies | | | | Whitewater through this ride. There are continuous |
| provide the class level next to the trip. For example, | | | | waves, rapids and drops, so one must have the |
| beginners might choose a class 1 or 2 level trip, while | | | | ability and knowledge to steer the raft precisely. Skill |
| the more experienced might enjoy a class 4 or 5. | | | | Level: Advanced - Experience necessary. |
| Below ranks the classes and their skill level needed. | | | | Class 6: Class 6 trips are for the fearless and require |
| Class 1: Class 1 trips typically have very few rough | | | | expert experience. During this trip one might |
| areas, meaning the ride will be smooth and relaxing. | | | | encounter large waves and rocks around every |
| Paddling the raft will take place, but this class requires | | | | corner. The large rocks and drops present much |
| no skill. Skill level: No experience or skill needed for | | | | danger and if one does not have expert skill is sure |
| this class trip. | | | | to encounter troubles. Many times warnings are |
| Class 2: Class 2 trips are most likely the type of | | | | present since there is the risk of injury or death. No |
| adventure beginner rafters are looking for because | | | | equipment or training can prepare one for the |
| while most the trip is smooth, there are areas of | | | | experience they might encounter on a class 6 ride. |
| rough water small drops sure to provide a rush. Skill | | | | Skill Level: Must have expert skills and lots of |
| Level: No previous experience, but one must be able | | | | experience. |
| to paddle the raft as part of a group. | | | | |